 |
 |
At last... For the past couple of days we have held a constructive politically based discussion (yes discussion regarding the content of this board is political) and while opinions were strongly expressed we did not bash or call names. If only those that posted responses, and read them, would keep it mind when they post in disagreement with either world leaders or others on this board. I am convinced that even those who disagreed with me have read these messages and perhaps learned something about each other or themselves. My suggestion would be that each person read their own postings before they push the send button. Substitute the name of a loved one or a leader you respect for the person, organization or country they mentioned. Read it again. If they would feel comfortable hearing others speak that way then post it. If not then tone it down unless you don't care if your message is lost. Since it seems we have decided it is appropriate to post political beliefs and feeling here so we can learn of and respect our complex similarities and differences... I was a Hippy... (Still am in many ways) I am a Republican... (Though registered Democrat, long story) I believe in evolution... I believe abortion is wrong... I believe birth control is ok... I don't believe sex is a sin but do believe being disloyal in your marriage is... I am a Veteran and proud of it... I believe the world must rid itself of homicidal mass murderers... (if you debate who they are and how to do it very long you won't have to worry about it eventually... guess why?) I believe the UN will never be capable of doing that... (same reason why this board will never be able to uniformly back a single political candidate) I believe in Gay and Lesbian marriages... I believe the root of every major war in 20th and 21st century is religion with each side claiming God was with them... (Don't think God can be on everyone's side though) I believe its ok to eat meat... (but feel bad doing it when I think of it) I believe animals do have feelings and many can demonstrate a much higher intelligence than we can imagine... (we must respect that when doing research... did you know neurologists wack off the top of cat brains and then teach them how to walk again) I wonder how many people that believe abortion and human cloning are ok would at the same time be abhorred at the cat experiments... (Not meant to enflame just to stimulate thought on the issues) I feel for the animals but do understand the need for the research... I believe in Stem cell research... I don't believe in using products of abortion in any research in any way ever... I don't believe in human cloning... I believe there is a fine line between heroism and cowardice and I have stepped on both sides in my life... I believe we should treat all people equally but all people were not created equal... The Universe is in a constant state of seeking final balance, everything we do in one way or another plays a part in that balancing act... (By the way, final balance is a one big ball of mass and energy held in perfect balance. We don't exist. After that God will step in and blow it up again and it will repeat perhaps in a slightly different way) We are stronger together... (We should try to maintain that balance for as long as we can but it will eventually change because the Universe has yet to reach this round of balance) Respectfully Frank cg. Teri 52/47/40 15024 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barton Conard" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 5:44 AM Subject: Re: We have still lost our way and ignored the main mission of thisboard > Well said, Raj. It is through the List that we learn about our complex > similarities and our complex differences. We are much more capable of > supporting each other if we have at least some idea of the total other > person, not just the person physically defined by this damned disease. A > little patience, a little courtesy and a little respect should allow us to > exchange ideas and beliefs and to see differences as possibilities not > obstacles. > Bart > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Brightline <[log in to unmask]> > > To: <[log in to unmask]> > > Date: 1/26/2004 2:00:47 AM > > Subject: Re: We have still lost our way and ignored the main mission of > thisboard > > > > My two cents worth: > > I agree that it mightmake sense to have a separte forum for political > > views. But, in practice, I don't think I can handle another forum just > for > > politics. Because of the following reasons: > > I aleady spend about 2-3 hs every in reading the three services: > > AsktheDoctor, Askhedietitian and the PIEN forums. I don't think Ishallhave > > timefor another forum. > > Besides, thhis is the place where we all meet on a daily basis. > > Therefore, we all learn about the different viewpoints. > > > > All we have to do is put our points across passionately but politely > and > > respectfully, without insulting others. I think everybody has a right to > > vent their views But, don't attack the messenger. > > > > We are all suffring excruciating pain and hardship due out disease. I > > am sure we can tolerate the opposite point of view without necessarily > > agreeing to it. > > > > Raj > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn